Key Responsibilities Liaise with Payroll Coordinator in all aspects of the payroll functions including checking and processing of timesheets, leave applications and other pay related documents ensuring a high level of accuracy. Maintain Council's payroll system including all employee maintenance, incorporating all job and entitlement variations. Process end to end fortnightly pay cycles in an accurate and timely manner. Liaise with Payroll Coordinator in the calculation and processing of pay increases, back pay. pay adjuslments and with completing details of complex pay calculations for employee information. Liaise with Human Resources team in relation to any payroll queries and provide a high level of customer service in regard to pay enquiries from employees. Enter new em ployees' electronic master file details. establish personnel files and perform general filing and maintenance of personnel les. Coordinate and prepare monthly reports for managers on payroll statistics for Directorates and Departments. Monitor leave balances and employees entitlements for payment after collection of relevant forms and certificates with regard to award requirements. Liaise with Payroll Coordinator in updating and monitoring employee leave entitlements on an ongoing basis. ensuring a high level of accuracy. As directed by the Payroll Coordinator. develop and implement training for staff in tim esheet entry. Liaise with Payroll Coordinator in maintaining documentation relating to superannuation funds to which Council is associated. As required, assist the Payroll Coordinator with workers compensation enquiries and documentation. Performs other reasonable duties as directed within known skills, knowledge and capabilities, including providing basic administrative support to the HR Team. Selection Criteria Previous experience and a sound knowledge of computerised payroll processes. Understanding of general accounting principles with an ability to plan and prioritise work. Developed interpersonal skills particularly in communicating payroll calculations and entitlements to all levels of staff. . Ability to provide high quality customer service. . Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. High level of numeracy and accuracy skills and ability to pay attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Qualification in Finance desirable. Previous Local Government experience desirable